Updated 13 July 2026 · 44 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Barking and Dagenham
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Data sourced from Barking and Dagenham Council planning records and kept up to date.
44
New Leads (30 Days)
£112,500
Average Project Value
9
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Barking and Dagenham
Much of Dagenham sits on the Becontree estate, one of the largest housing estates ever built in England, and its rows of near-identical 1930s semis and terraces generate a constant stream of loft conversions and rear extensions as owners look to add space the original layout never allowed. Barking town centre has an older mix of Victorian and interwar terraces where side returns and rear additions are common, while the newer riverside development at Barking Riverside is bringing through a separate wave of new-build and infrastructure-related work.
Project Type Breakdown
Here is a breakdown of recent planning applications across Barking and Dagenham by project type, showing where the work is currently concentrated.
In Barking and Dagenham, Extensions account for the majority of planning applications (42 of 52 in the last 30 days), with Loft Conversions also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms.
Project Value Insights
Splitting Barking and Dagenham applications by rough budget makes it easier to see which ones are worth chasing first.
- £25k – £50kGarage conversions, small rear extensions, and internal reconfigurations
- £50k – £100kStandard loft conversions and single-storey rear extensions
- £100k – £250kSide return extensions, larger rear additions, and full refurbishments
- £250k+New-build plots and larger-scale renovation or conversion schemes
The bigger budgets tend to appear around Barking town centre and the Barking Riverside development, where regeneration and newer housing stock support larger project values.
Recent Planning Applications in Barking and Dagenham
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Construction of a first floor rear extension and alterations to the side elevation. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Lawful development certificate for a single storey rear extension, rear lean-to, and three roof lights. | Pending |
| Rear Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Lawful development certificate for a rear dormer extension with roof lights for roof space conversion. | Pending |
| Rear Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Lawful development certificate for a rear dormer extension with roof lights for roof space conversion. | Pending |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Construction of a two storey side extension and a single storey rear extension with a new ground floor side window. | Pending |
Wrap-Around Extension
Greater London
Construction of a first floor rear extension and alterations to the side elevation.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Greater London
Lawful development certificate for a single storey rear extension, rear lean-to, and three roof lights.
Rear Extension
Greater London
Lawful development certificate for a rear dormer extension with roof lights for roof space conversion.
Rear Extension
Greater London
Lawful development certificate for a rear dormer extension with roof lights for roof space conversion.
Wrap-Around Extension
Greater London
Construction of a two storey side extension and a single storey rear extension with a new ground floor side window.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Lawful development certificate for a rear dormer extension with roof lights. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Lawful development certificate for a rear dormer extension with roof lights. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Lawful development certificate for rear dormer extension. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 81 Bushgrove Road, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM8 3SL | £50k–£100k | Application for lawful development certificate for hip-to-gable roof extension and rear dormer. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Application for lawful development certificate for hip-to-gable roof extension and rear dormer. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Lawful development certificate for a rear dormer extension with roof lights.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Lawful development certificate for a rear dormer extension with roof lights.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Lawful development certificate for rear dormer extension.
Loft Conversion
81 Bushgrove Road, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM8 3SL
Application for lawful development certificate for hip-to-gable roof extension and rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Application for lawful development certificate for hip-to-gable roof extension and rear dormer.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Application for a lawful development certificate for a single storey rear outbuilding. | Pending |
| Garden Room | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Retrospective application for a single storey rear outbuilding. | Pending |
Garden Room
Greater London
Application for a lawful development certificate for a single storey rear outbuilding.
Garden Room
Greater London
Retrospective application for a single storey rear outbuilding.
Data sourced from Barking and Dagenham Council planning records and kept up to date.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of construction opportunities currently moving through the Barking and Dagenham planning system.
Construction of a first floor rear extension and alterations to the side elevation
£50k–£100kGreater London
Construction of a first floor rear extension and alterations to the side elevation.
Application for a lawful development certificate (existing) for the construction of a single storey rear extension, a rear lean-to and three rear roof lights
£50k–£100kGreater London
Lawful development certificate for a single storey rear extension, rear lean-to, and three roof lights.
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the construction of a rear dormer extension including three roof lights to the front to facilitate conversion of roof space into habitable accommodation
£50k–£100kGreater London
Lawful development certificate for a rear dormer extension with roof lights for roof space conversion.
Application for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the construction of a rear dormer extension including three roof lights to the front to facilitate conversion of roof space into habitable accommodation
£50k–£100kGreater London
Lawful development certificate for a rear dormer extension with roof lights for roof space conversion.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Barking and Dagenham
2%
Approved
98%
Pending
0%
Rejected
In Barking and Dagenham, 2% of planning applications are approved, 98% are still pending, and 0% are rejected. Contacting homeowners early gives you the best chance of winning work.
Getting in touch earlier puts you in a stronger position before others step in.
Based on planning application outcomes over the last 3 months.
Planning Approval Times in Barking and Dagenham
In Barking and Dagenham, most planning applications are decided within 8 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Barking and Dagenham
In Barking and Dagenham, the vast majority (98%) of planning applications are domestic projects such as extensions and loft conversions. Commercial developments make up a smaller portion but can offer higher-value opportunities for larger contractors.
Demand for Building Work in Barking and Dagenham
A large share of homes here were originally council-built and sold on through Right to Buy, so many current owners are the first private occupiers and are extending or modernising a house that was never designed with their needs in mind. Property prices remain among the lowest in London, which makes a well-costed extension one of the more affordable ways to add real value, and improving transport links out to Chadwell Heath and Romford are only adding to that appeal.
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